Strategies for Effective and Actionable Academic Program Reviews

With ever increasing pressure to stay relevant, institutions need to be more intentional in how they approach academic program review. It’s essential to be efficient and structured in order to close the gap between process and actionable results. Academic program review can often seem like a laborious and sometimes perfunctory process that doesn’t always yield meaningful outcomes. A lack of consistent data, metrics, and staff engagement can often cloud results and render the process ineffectual. However, by infusing transparency and engaging faculty to build consensus and buy-in for future changes, you can remove fear and anxiety around the process. Small to mid-sized universities and colleges: Join us for this online course to learn how Hamline University developed their eight core criteria for evaluating academic programs and how it impacted their program review process. Our instructors from Hamline University will take you through how they have: Formed their vision and purpose to achieve a meaningful and efficient review process Established eight key metrics to evaluate academic programs Compiled clean and usable data without investment in new software With ever increasing pressure to stay relevant, institutions need to be more intentional in how they approach academic program review. It’s essential to be […]

Fundamentals of Leadership in Higher Education

The Fundamentals of Leadership: An Immersive Experience Important Links Welcome! This course page will connect you to all of the information and materials you need to be successful in the program. Please take a few minutes to review the syllabus and check out the links shared under the “Important Links” heading. If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to Lisa Lafflam, Instructional Designer, at lisa.lafflam@academicimpressions.com Make Sure Your Technology is Ready The T-I-P sessions will be conducted in Adobe Connect and have been intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully: Headset/earbuds and webcam, if possible. Please test your webcam, audio, and ability to connect to Adobe Connect here at this link: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/wctest/ (Headset or earbuds will reduce ambient noise and echoes, and webcams will allow us to make more personal connections.) If you have issues connecting to Adobe Connect, go to this link: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm. Click the “Run Diagnostic Test” option on this website to see if you need to download the Adobe Connect app. Internet speeds of 10 mbps download and 2 mbps upload for the best experience. If this is not possible, turning off your webcam and closing unnecessary windows in […]

Comprehensive Strategies for Title IX Coordinators: Institute and Certification

Comprehensive Strategies for Title IX Coordinators: Institute and Certification Learn essential strategies and tools to bemore effective and successful in your role as Title IX Coordinator. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Expand   Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it is working if the Adobe window in your browser launches the Adobe Connect app to log you in.   Accessing the Meeting Room The meeting link for each day of the conference can be found on the course page above. Follow the meeting link, and then: Click the radio button that reads, […]

A Collaborative Approach to Advancing Your Diversity and Inclusion Training Initiatives

A Collaborative Approach to Advancing Your Diversity and Inclusion Training Initiatives Learn how to strategically respond to growing diversity and inclusion training demands on your campus. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Day 1 Day 2 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Expand   Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it is working if the Adobe window in your browser launches the Adobe Connect app to log you in.   Accessing the Meeting Room The meeting link for each day of the conference can be found on the course page above. Follow the meeting link, and then: Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as […]

STEM Institute for Student Success and Retention

STEM Institute for Student Success and Retention Learn practical, holistic solutions for STEM student success from experts in the field. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Expand   Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it is working if the Adobe window in your browser launches the Adobe Connect app to log you in.   Accessing the Meeting Room The meeting link for each day of the conference can be found on the course page above. Follow the meeting link, and then: Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the […]

Regional Alumni Chapters: A Modern and Comprehensive Approach

Regional Alumni Chapters: A Modern and Comprehensive Approach Learn proven strategies to boost engagement with your regional alumni chapters. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Expand   Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it is working if the Adobe window in your browser launches the Adobe Connect app to log you in.   Accessing the Meeting Room The meeting link for each day of the conference can be found on the course page above. Follow the meeting link, and then: Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the box […]

Leading and Growing Interdisciplinary Research

Leading and Growing Interdisciplinary Research Interdisciplinary research yields more significant results. Do you have the essential skills to effectively lead these projects on your campus? Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Expand   Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it is working if the Adobe window in your browser launches the Adobe Connect app to log you in.   Accessing the Meeting Room The meeting link for each day of the conference can be found on the course page above. Follow the meeting link, and then: Click the radio button that reads, “Enter […]

Enrollment Management Essentials for Academic Leaders

Enrollment Management Essentials for Academic Leaders Understand how to intentionally impact your institution’s enrollment goals. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Ensure Your Technology is Ready! This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully: Use a headset/earbuds and webcam if possible.(Headset or earbuds will reduce ambient noise and echoes, and webcams will allow us to make more personal connections.) Ensure your equipment works before the start of your conference. Test your headset/earbuds, webcam, and ability to connect to Adobe Connect at this link: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/wctest/ If you have issues connecting to Adobe Connect, go to this link: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm.  Click the “Run Diagnostic Test” option on this website to see if you need to download the Adobe Connect app. Ensure internet speeds of 10 mbps download and 2 mbps upload for the best experience. (If this is not possible, turning off your webcam and closing unnecessary windows in the background may help.) Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading […]

Addressing Student Mental Health: A Comprehensive Approach

Addressing Student Mental Health: A Comprehensive Approach Learn how to lead a comprehensive effort to tackle student mental health on your campus. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Day 1 Day 2 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Expand   Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it is working if the Adobe window in your browser launches the Adobe Connect app to log you in.   Accessing the Meeting Room The meeting link for each day of the conference can be found on the course page above. Follow the meeting link, and then: Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the […]

Continuing Education: Leading Innovation and Change

Continuing Education: Leading Innovation and Change Learn how to manage the growth and changing priorities of your continuing education program. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Day 1 Day 2 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Expand   Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it is working if the Adobe window in your browser launches the Adobe Connect app to log you in.   Accessing the Meeting Room The meeting link for each day of the conference can be found on the course page above. Follow the meeting link, and then: Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the box that […]

Supporting Neurodiverse and Accessible Learning Outside of the Classroom

Much of the curriculum in higher ed is initially designed as if learners are “neurotypical” and then adapted for those who don’t meet that mold. This leads to many students seeking campus support services outside of the classroom in order to achieve academic success. Neurodiversity (or learner variability) applies to all students. Essentially, neurodiversity is the idea that neurological and learning differences among people are the result of naturally occurring variations within the human genome. Rather than looking for a cure to “fix” neurodiverse behaviors, neurodiversity focuses on accommodating and supporting the diverse population. Human brains all learn differently; therefore, neurodiversity should be regarded as the rule, not the exception. In this webcast, Dr. Elizabeth Coghill from East Carolina University will describe: How ECU’s Pirate Academic Success Center promotes the success of diverse learners by infusing the curriculum with universal design for learning principles and academic technologies, How she, her staff, and a network of peer tutors equip students to be independent and empowered learners by role modeling learning techniques and supports, and The unexpected outcomes of UDL and technology application integration, especially the role it plays when campus learning goes exclusively online.

Find Your Position of Power When Addressing Toxic Leadership

In toxic environments – where employees feel worse after they start – you may experience uncertainty, fear, or helplessness on when and how to speak up to advocate for yourself and others. You believe you must tolerate the toxicity, even though doing so can be devastating to your career. It doesn’t have to be that way! Join our expert online and learn how to engage in conversations that will empower you to create change. You’ll learn how to recognize, communicate about, and minimize the impact of toxic leadership. You’ll walk away with recommended language, tools, and most importantly, increased confidence to confront toxicity in a non-threatening way.

Succeeding as a Disruptive Innovator: Stories from a Former College President

As a senior leader in higher education, you understand the importance of disruption and innovation. But how do you help enable it on your campus? Join us online to hear from Bob Kustra, a former president at Boise State University (2003-2018), who introduced disruptors throughout his tenure to transform Boise State from an undergraduate commuter college to a research university of distinction. Bob learned through experience that seeding innovation into the college campus is more about capitalizing on accidental moments than it is about planning for it. You will leave with advice on how to: Cultivate a mindset of identifying leads Purposefully follow up Take advantage of unexpected moments

Refining Your Out-of-State Recruitment Strategy

Refining Your Out-of-State Recruitment Strategy Hone and bolster your out-of-state recruitment strategy to strengthen your enrollment funnel. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Expand   Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it is working if the Adobe window in your browser launches the Adobe Connect app to log you in.   Accessing the Meeting Room The meeting link for each day of the conference can be found on the course page above. Follow the meeting link, and then: Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the box that says […]

Revamping Orientation: Overcoming Challenges and Enhancing the Student Experience

Revamping Orientation: Overcoming Challenges and Enhancing the Student Experience Enhance your student orientation program to better meet the changing needs of students. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Day 1 Day 2 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Expand   Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it is working if the Adobe window in your browser launches the Adobe Connect app to log you in.   Accessing the Meeting Room The meeting link for each day of the conference can be found on the course page above. Follow the meeting link, and then: Click the radio button that reads, “Enter as a Guest” In the […]

Women in Leadership Pre-Conference Workshop: Conflict Management

Women’s Leadership Success in Higher Education: Pre-Conference Workshop Welcome to your course page for your virtual pre-conference workshop! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Conflict Management Check back soon for links!

Building Inclusive Pedagogy Online

This is a webcast recording from the live event that took place on March 30, 2020. In the wake of COVID-19, the rapid transition of moving courses online has left many students feeling isolated and insecure, and it has put the most vulnerable students at even greater risk. By using components of inclusive pedagogy in online courses, instructors have the unique opportunity to build community in a new way and create spaces for all students to come together and learn on equal footing. This webcast recording will offer practical, immediately applicable techniques that educators from any area of study can use to create a positive online learning environment and effectively engage students. By making small adjustments in your teaching process, you can make your online course more inclusive and allow your students to more effectively learn during these uncertain times.

Preparing for the Future: Considering Institutional Mergers in Your Strategic Planning

Preparing for the Future: Considering Institutional Mergers in Your Strategic Planning Set your institution up for future success. Learn how to navigate the complex world of strategic mergers. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Ensure Your Technology is Ready! This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully:   Use a headset/earbuds and webcam if possible.(Headset or earbuds will reduce ambient noise and echoes, and webcams will allow us to make more personal connections.) Ensure your equipment works before the start of your conference. Test your headset/earbuds, webcam, and ability to connect to Adobe Connect at this link: http://ai.adobeconnect.com/wctest/  If you have issues connecting to Adobe Connect, go to this link: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm.  Click the “Run Diagnostic Test” option on this website to see if you need to download the Adobe Connect app.  Ensure internet speeds of 10 mbps download and 2 mbps upload for the best experience. (If this is not possible, turning off your webcam and closing unnecessary windows in the background […]

Building an In-House Leadership Development Program in Higher Education

Building an In-House Leadership Development Program in Higher Education Get more out of the time and resources you spend developing your faculty and staff. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference!   Get C. Clinton Sidle’s new 360-page developmental guide to four leadership masteries. The only book of its kind, Empowered: Leadership Development in Higher Education is designed as a text for in-house leadership development programs in higher education, packed with tools, techniques, and activities for developing leaders. Order your copy for yourself and your team today. Day 1 Day 2 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Expand   Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it […]

Enhancing Your Donor and Portfolio Strategy: An Institute for Advanced Gift Officers

Enhancing Your Donor and Portfolio Strategy: An Institute for Advanced Gift Officers Sophisticated donor strategies are the foundation of successful, ambitious fundraising. Join us to sharpen your skillset as a seasoned gift officer and increase giving at your institution. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to your conference! Day 1 Day 2 Troubleshooting Tips & FAQs Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Expand   Downloading and Testing Adobe Connect Test your setup in advance: https://ai.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Please click the Run Diagnostic Test option on this website to see if you need to update or download anything like Flash or the Adobe Connect app. If you have any issues, another option is to switch the internet browser you are using. Once you have completed necessary steps, you can test again. You’ll know it is working if the Adobe window in your browser launches the Adobe Connect app to log you in.   Accessing the Meeting Room The meeting link for each day of the conference can be found on the course page above. Follow […]